Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 26, 2015
'Yesterday morning, I woke to learn the news. H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group were merging. The press release, sprayed with superlatives of goodness, promises great things; but as I read it, I smiled. This, I believe, is a sign of a new wave of merger mania. Let’s start with the facts. The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 23, 2015
'Today we bring you some digestible information around safety in manufacturing. Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. As a transportation management solutions provider offering both technology solutions and managed services , our goal as a business is to provide a streamlined processes and allow core business focus for our shipper customers who are manufacturers
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Kinaxis
MARCH 25, 2015
'by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘ Is your company being held hostage by poor inventory performance? ’ The authors, Anandhi Narayanan, Senior Manager, Advanced Customer Solutions, Charles Thomas, Director, IT Customer Solutions, Stacey Greene, Director of Inventory Optimization and Robert Rejano, Processes and Applications Advisor, all with Celestica, describe the critical steps needed to drive inventory performance improvements.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 26, 2015
'Consumers in the developed world have come to expect supermarkets to offer all varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout … Continued. The post Food Security: Overcoming Risks in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Talking Logistics
MARCH 23, 2015
'For years, I’ve been telling supply chain executives to think beyond Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter when thinking about the role of social networking in supply chain management. My main message: Think of social networking as another set of communication and collaboration tools, which include discussion forums (think LinkedIn groups), document sharing (think Dropbox), video conferencing (think Skype), texting and micro-blogging (think Twitter), video and photo sharing (think YouTube and Instagr
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
MARCH 27, 2015
'by Alexa Cheater Quick, tell me everything you know about supply chain! Okay, maybe not everything you know. I’m pretty sure that would take years with the experience some of you have. Maybe more like the CliffsNotes version. Why? Well, I’m new to the supply chain industry and need to get up to speed in a hurry. I’ve just joined the Kinaxis team as the social media and public relations manager, filling in for the next 14 months, and while I’ve got a great handle on the functions of my role, doi
The Network Effect
MARCH 26, 2015
'(Ken Teegardin/Flickr). Determining future trends in consumer products or most any industry was not nearly as difficult in the past as it is today. One of the major trends is that industry leaders must be students of major trends. In order to develop good strategies and execute against them, today’s leader needs to know what is happening now and a sense for what is to come.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 25, 2015
'For many supply chain and logistics professionals, they hear the term financial supply chain and think, “That’s a finance thing – not my concern.” But what is the financial supply chain, and why should supply chain and logistics executives participate in this process? I asked Kurt Cavano, Founder, Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus , those questions in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.
SCM Research
MARCH 23, 2015
'Is it possible to achieve high environmental and social performance in global supply chains? I am happy to share the following guest post by Dr. Jury Gualandris, shedding some light on this problem. Thank you for contributing to my blog. Increasing demand from a variety of stakeholders has pushed firms to improve environmental and social sustainability in their supply chains.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
Kinaxis
MARCH 23, 2015
'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of video interviews with customers , analysts, and Kinaxis executives. And, we’d like to share them! In the age of the Internet of Things, how can companies extract meaningful insights from the mass of data that is available to them today?
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 26, 2015
'Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. Then, this article will show you 10 simple principles that you can use to streamline your inventory management practices right away. 1) Utilize cross-functional team If you''re an inventory controller and you choose to stay in your cubicle for the whole day, it''s the indication that yo
Talking Logistics
MARCH 25, 2015
'Live Episode: April 2, 2015 at 12:00 ET. The first two episodes of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence , and how to define and implement an effective transportation strategy. In this episode, led by Chris Johnson, VP Research and Development at LeanLogistics , we will discuss the important role technology plays in helping companies successfully execute their transportation strategy.
The Network Effect
MARCH 27, 2015
'We’ve shared other maps in the past that help explain today’s global supply chain. Well, here’s another amazing map that helps reveal the complex underlying infrastructure that everything we buy and consume must pass through. This map, prepared by Wonkblog and based on data by the National Bridge Inventory, shows every highway bridge in U.S. that is longer than 20 feet.
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DELMIA Quintiq
MARCH 25, 2015
'Since oil prices began their decline in the second half of 2014, the burning question on the minds of analysts and economists alike has been this: where will it stop? But as a CNN Money poll points out , it’s a guessing game at best. Analysts have been rigorously attempting to pin down the magic number, watching a range of indicators from OPEC announcements to rig counts.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 25, 2015
'The worlds of Supply Chain and popular music may be strange bed fellows but if you look closely you will see many a smash hit have a supply chain theme. Let us take a tongue-in-cheek look at the latest Supply Chain charts. I Want My ERP – Sting is at number 10 with his classic need for a decent ERP system to support your business. Avoid off the shelf solutions as they rarely work in the long run.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2015
'This time of year, many shippers are reviewing and updating their transportation plan for the back half of the year and many will be considering issuing RFPs for new or changed capacity needs. I am often asked what shippers should consider (beyond the obvious of reducing cost) when deciding whether to go to market with a transportation RFP and what the associated best practices are.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 24, 2015
'“Big Data is both an over-hyped buzzword and a real trend,” writes Gregory Piatetsky (@kdnuggets), President of KDnuggets, “reflecting the … Continued. The post Predictive Analytics: Promising or Scary? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 26, 2015
What is Inventory Control? Here we will try to answer most common questions about Inventory Control and also provide additional resources you can use. 1. What is Inventory Control? Inventory Control can be defined as below: “Inventory control is the function responsible for all decisions about all goods and materials in an organization. It makes decisions for policies, activities and procedures to make sure the right amount of each item is held in stock at any time.” - from Inventory Control and
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 24, 2015
'As a result of the growth in the outsourcing of manufacturing worldwide, ethical problems are also increasing in the supply chain: a catastrophic fire in a contract manufacturer’s overcrowded factory in Bangladesh and recalls of branded products containing harmful substances, to name but a few. Much can be gained by taking a structured approach to these challenges.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 25, 2015
'Live Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12:00 ET. Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of buzz about there being a talent shortage in supply chain management. Some employers see a gap between what they are looking for in terms of skills and knowledge and what universities and other educational outlets are providing, and this is particularly true when it comes to technology skills and experience.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 25, 2015
'“The rise of the omni-consumer,” asserts Fabrizio Brasca (@FabBrasca), Vice President of Global Logistics at JDA Software, “has changed virtually … Continued. The post Transforming the Supply Chain in an Omnichannel World appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.
BlueYonder
MARCH 24, 2015
'Your roadmap to Customer-Centricity. The last 15 years have been a rollercoaster for supply chain professionals as companies embraced supply chain innovation, moving up the five steps of the supply chain maturity curve, supported by new technologies. During this time, JDA mirrored this vision of supply chain strategy that fosters competitive advantage and profitable growth based on the five tenets of high-performing supply chains.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 27, 2015
'The Food & Drink Supply Chain Conference – Boosting Efficiency & Collaboration Venue. Date: 30 June 2015. Venue: One America Square, London (UK). Organisation: Global Insight Conferences Ltd. URL: [link]. Boosting Forecasting Accuracy, Service Levels & Stock Availability: Improving Efficiency & Collaboration Between Retailers & Suppliers For A Lean, Cost-Saving, End-To-End Food & Drink Supply Chain.
RFgen
MARCH 25, 2015
Global supply chains today have become more complex than ever before. Emerging technology has connected companies and manufacturers from different corners of the world, creating a web of supply chain operations. The need for cutting-edge systems is apparent, but not all organizations are utilizing the latest and greatest technology to their advantage just yet.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 23, 2015
'“It wasn’t that long ago,” writes Catherine Salfino (@CathSalfino), “when marketers merely had to place ads in newspapers and magazines, … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: The Dawning of the Age of Millennials appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
MARCH 24, 2015
'6 Basketball Strategies to Create a Winning Supply Chain. Each year, 68 teams compete in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, but only one champion is named. This year’s tournament is barely a week underway and already we’re down to the “sweet sixteen.” By now your bracket has been put to the test. Just as many teams have left the tournament, many fans have already lost their pools.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 24, 2015
'Like the sea-faring coffee traders who inspired its logo it’s not all been plain sailing at Starbucks. In 2008, when Howard Schultz (Starbucks chairman, president and chief executive officer) returned to the ship, orders had been failing, money was leaking out and internal communication was poor. Greg Javor, along with a number of other new executives, was drafted in to help re-set the course.
RFgen
MARCH 25, 2015
Global supply chains today have become more complex than ever before. Emerging technology has connected companies and manufacturers from different corners of the world, creating a web of supply chain operations. The need for cutting-edge systems is apparent, but not all organizations are utilizing the latest and greatest technology to their advantage just yet.
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